Joy and Purpose – Youth Mentor Program in Phoenix, Arizona
Transforming the lives of youth by providing the support, stability, and skills they need to flourish in the community and in their families.

of our youth graduate high school

go on to post secondary education and training, 75% of which are the first in their family to do so

complete our program feeling that anything is possible for their lives
Choose Your Path
Level Up by New Pathways for Youth helps Phoenix-area youth gain the support and skills needed to reach their goals – whatever they may be.

Transform a life.
Become a mentor!
If you’re ready to make an impact (or know somebody who is), we are always welcoming potential mentors to our mentor introduction sessions.
Invest in
Phoenix youth
Every dollar invested in New Pathways for Youth translates to as much as a $30 return by preventing future spending on costly social and criminal justice services. An investment in New Pathways is truly an investment in the future of our Phoenix youth.


Discovering unlimited possibilities
New Pathways provides:
- A holistic, research- based development program
- Individualized 1:1 mentoring and action planning
- Connections to critical well-being resources
Recent news and events
November 12, 2026
Give the Gift of Belonging: Support the NPFY Holiday Drive for Phoenix Youth
Phoenix, AZ, | November 11, 2026 The holidays are about warmth, connection, and knowing someone is thinking of you. For the youth we serve at New Pathways for Youth, that ...
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November 4, 2026
Planning with Purpose: Year-End Giving Strategies in Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ | November 4, 2026 What do you want your generosity to make possible? As the year comes to a close, that question invites us to look beyond a ...
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October 28, 2026
Caminos en Flor: Culturally Relevant Mentorship Helps Young People Bloom
Phoenix, AZ | October 28, 2026 On November 5, New Pathways for Youth (NPFY) will open its doors for Caminos en Flor: Historias, Mentorship, and Community Impact, an interactive community ...
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